He that enjoys naught without thanksgiving is as though he robbed God.

When the Mass is being celebrated, the sanctuary is filled with countless angels, who adore the Divine Victim immolated on the altar.

Abba Moses asked Abba Sylvanus, Can a person lay a new foundation every day? The old man replied, If you work hard, you can lay a new foundation every moment. Abba Pimen said, To throw yourself before God, not to measure your progress, to leave behind all self-will; these are the instruments for the work of the soul. The desire to rule is the mother of heresies.

It is simply impossible to lead, without the aid of prayer, a virtuous life.

If there were no tribulation, there would be no rest; if there were no winter, there would be no summer.

It is a shame for a man to desire honor because of his noble progenitors, and not to deserve it by his own virtue.

Every man is the painter and the sculptor of his own life.